Science
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Will we ever be able to recycle all our plastic?
Some forms of waste are just too costly to recycle. (Nick Fewings/Unsplash/) We’re losing the war against waste. Although many…
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In Obesity Research, Fatphobia Is Always the X Factor
“Tell me what I’m missing,” my husband said. He, like many of us, had seen headlines about a recent study…
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50, 100 & 150 Years Ago: March 2021
1971 1971 In-Patient Therapy “The treatment of mental illness in the U.S. has changed profoundly over the past 20 years.…
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The ‘Lamborghini’ of Chariots Was Just Unearthed Near Pompeii
Archaeologists in Italy have unearthed an elaborately decorated, intact four-wheeled ceremonial chariot near the ruins of the Roman city of…
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Best monitors for home office: The essential upgrade for your workstation
Top picks to improve your home monitor setup. (Josh Sorenson via Unsplash/) It used to be that staring at the…
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The Biden Administration Weighs the Social Cost of Carbon
Here’s how the costs and benefits work out on paper: Suppose the Department of Energy proposed new regulations for air…
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Watch this Boeing fighter jet drone fly for the first time
The aircraft on its first flight in Australia. (Boeing/) On February 27, a fascinating little aircraft lifted off the deck…
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5 countries that prove money doesn’t alway buy happiness
Source: World Happiness Report 2019, World Bank (Sara Chodosh/) Each year, the makers of the World Happiness Report survey people…
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This self-driving robot tank can parachute out of a plane
Its form can match its specific purpose. (Milrem /) Every tank is a fortress in danger of becoming a coffin.…
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Best snowboarding jackets: Stay warm and comfortable in the snow
Look and feel great when you take your runs. (Yann Allegre via Unsplash/) If you’ve bundled up in cold and…
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